Kensington School Barcelona
School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $6,000–$16,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Barcelona private school · 270 students total.
- 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:55am.
- Accreditations: BSO, NABSS listed accreditations.
270
70
18 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1966
BSO, NABSS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Kensington School Barcelona
Kensington School is one of the oldest British curriculum schools in the whole of Spain, being founded in 1966, and the values and ethos have changed little in almost fifty years. Kensington School follows a ‘pure’ British curriculum and is able to dedicate all of its curriculum time to subjects within the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Kensington remains very much a family run school, with the founder´s sons – all of whom were educated at Kensington – now ensuring it continues to thrive as a happy, purposeful and dynamic community.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: limited
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000–$16,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 13941-18690 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,400(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,900 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 59th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum since 1966. Small school (~250 students), max 20 per class. IGCSE/GCSE exams. Fees include materials, textbooks, excursions. Additional: registration €500-1,000, uniform €200-400/year, extracurriculars €300-800/year, exam fees (IGCSE) €400-700.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
I/GCSE, A Levels
66% of pupils obtaining A to A*
Spanish, French, Catalan
Additional support is provided by our SENCO for students with SEN needs
Yes
Language Support
8:55am – 3:45pm in Senior School 4:00pm in Junior School
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Pedralbes, Les Corts, Sarria, Esplugues
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
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